Two compassionate hearts at risk of being broken…
As a youth, Henry was rescued from terrible circumstances by the Delaneys, whose loving care helped to heal his painful memories. Now, as a young man of character and deep faith working as a representative of the law, his duties bring him disturbing news of the world outside his own family. Henry meets a young widow and baby boy whom he longs to help, but her tragic loss and deep grief have left her frightened and vulnerable.
Some years after Henry was adopted, Christine also joined the Delaney family. When she moves to the city to find employment, it is with full determination to follow in the faithful footsteps of her parents and beloved older brother. She marries the worldly son of her wealthy employer, yearning to help fill the void left from his lonely childhood. Is her heart leading her down the wrong path?What will brother and sister find, beyond the gathering storm?
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"I loved this book and especially would suggest to those who are teenagers to read it!!! When you have a bad feeling...it's SOOOO important to act on your deep feeling! I had a relationship like this...it brought back so many memories and feelings. Be careful and always turn to God for help!!!!"
— Shaina (5 out of 5 stars)
" I was delighted when I found this sequel to the Canadian West and enjoyed hearing more about Elizabeth and Wynn. The stories of their compassionate adoptive children are a joy to read with a good lesson to be taught without being preachy. "
— Trine, 2/14/2014" I enjoyed this light reading. Good message, timely regardless of generation gaps. "
— Darlene, 1/12/2014" I really admired Henry, but Christine not so much, though I liked her. Good lessons learned, though. I just wish she hadn't been so career-minded. "
— Melissa, 1/8/2014" I am reading this series to our children as out bedtime story. I LOVE Janette's ability to share such vivid images of God's love and desire to see us through ANYTHING! "
— Nanette, 1/4/2014" 5th book of the series.....another great read "
— Jean, 12/15/2013" What you expect from Janette Oke. "
— Pam, 12/9/2013" Sometimes I have to return to books/authors I loved to remember who I was a long time ago. "
— Jill, 11/29/2013" I absolutely LOVE Janette Oke "
— Melissa, 11/23/2013" Another cute Janette Oke story! "
— Carly, 11/21/2013" I enjoyed hearing more about Wynn & Elizabeth. I also liked hearing about their children, especially Henry. "
— Odetta, 11/17/2013" We all know my opinion of Oke's writing, but this series is actually better than the others. "
— Marie, 11/15/2013" I'm glad this book brought back more of the original characters. I was in suspense as to who would be chosen at the end for the main character. Perfect for a light read. "
— Robin, 11/14/2013" Another cute Janette Oke story! "
— Carly, 10/29/2013" What you expect from Janette Oke. "
— Pam, 10/25/2013" Good series - read a long time ago "
— Mom, 10/11/2013" Good series - read a long time ago "
— Mom, 10/10/2013" I was delighted when I found this sequel to the Canadian West and enjoyed hearing more about Elizabeth and Wynn. The stories of their compassionate adoptive children are a joy to read with a good lesson to be taught without being preachy. "
— Trine, 9/24/2013" This book is a continuation of the Canadian West seres. it is actully a really good book. Christine is on her way to make her self known in the big city. and Henry, now a canadian mounti. Meets a woman from his past. But she is to hurt to welcome him. "
— Meadow, 7/14/2013" Fun, quick read. A real page turner. "
— Jenifer, 7/12/2013" We all know my opinion of Oke's writing, but this series is actually better than the others. "
— Marie, 12/25/2012" I don't like the sister's story, but the brother's is pretty good. "
— Rishi, 8/1/2012" I'm glad this book brought back more of the original characters. I was in suspense as to who would be chosen at the end for the main character. Perfect for a light read. "
— Robin, 7/12/2012" I loved this book and especially would suggest to those who are teenagers to read it!!! When you have a bad feeling...it's SOOOO important to act on your deep feeling! I had a relationship like this...it brought back so many memories and feelings. Be careful and always turn to God for help!!!! "
— Shaina, 6/16/2012" I enjoyed this light reading. Good message, timely regardless of generation gaps. "
— Darlene, 3/28/2012" I really admired Henry, but Christine not so much, though I liked her. Good lessons learned, though. I just wish she hadn't been so career-minded. "
— Melissa, 2/9/2012" I enjoyed hearing more about Wynn & Elizabeth. I also liked hearing about their children, especially Henry. "
— Odetta, 1/24/2012" Book 5 in a great series "
— Joanne, 1/13/2012" Sometimes I have to return to books/authors I loved to remember who I was a long time ago. "
— Jill, 12/4/2011" so good i love the ending! "
— Cambria, 10/5/2011" I am reading this series to our children as out bedtime story. I LOVE Janette's ability to share such vivid images of God's love and desire to see us through ANYTHING! "
— Nanette, 9/16/2011" This book is a continuation of the Canadian West seres. it is actully a really good book. Christine is on her way to make her self known in the big city. and Henry, now a canadian mounti. Meets a woman from his past. But she is to hurt to welcome him. "
— Meadow, 7/19/2011" 5th book of the series.....another great read "
— Jean, 7/19/2011" Fun, quick read. A real page turner. "
— Jenifer, 6/24/2011" I don't like the sister's story, but the brother's is pretty good. "
— Rishi, 6/13/2011" Book 5 in a great series "
— Joanne, 5/27/2011" I absolutely LOVE Janette Oke "
— Melissa, 4/21/2011" so good i love the ending! "
— Cambria, 4/18/2011" I enjoyed this light reading. Good message, timely regardless of generation gaps. "
— Darlene, 3/25/2011" I enjoyed this light reading. Good message, timely regardless of generation gaps. "
— Darlene, 3/25/2011" Book 5 in a great series "
— Joanne, 1/11/2011" Book 5 in a great series "
— Joanne, 1/11/2011" I'm glad this book brought back more of the original characters. I was in suspense as to who would be chosen at the end for the main character. Perfect for a light read. "
— Robin, 12/1/2010" I'm glad this book brought back more of the original characters. I was in suspense as to who would be chosen at the end for the main character. Perfect for a light read. "
— Robin, 12/1/2010" We all know my opinion of Oke's writing, but this series is actually better than the others. "
— Marie, 6/23/2010" We all know my opinion of Oke's writing, but this series is actually better than the others. "
— Marie, 6/23/2010" I am reading this series to our children as out bedtime story. I LOVE Janette's ability to share such vivid images of God's love and desire to see us through ANYTHING! "
— Nanette, 3/23/2010" I am reading this series to our children as out bedtime story. I LOVE Janette's ability to share such vivid images of God's love and desire to see us through ANYTHING! "
— Nanette, 3/23/2010" Sometimes I have to return to books/authors I loved to remember who I was a long time ago. "
— Jill, 12/9/2009" Sometimes I have to return to books/authors I loved to remember who I was a long time ago. "
— Jill, 12/9/2009" What you expect from Janette Oke. "
— Pam, 7/7/2009" What you expect from Janette Oke. "
— Pam, 7/7/2009" I don't like the sister's story, but the brother's is pretty good. "
— Rishi, 4/5/2009" I don't like the sister's story, but the brother's is pretty good. "
— Rishi, 4/5/2009" I was delighted when I found this sequel to the Canadian West and enjoyed hearing more about Elizabeth and Wynn. The stories of their compassionate adoptive children are a joy to read with a good lesson to be taught without being preachy. "
— Trine, 2/26/2009" I was delighted when I found this sequel to the Canadian West and enjoyed hearing more about Elizabeth and Wynn. The stories of their compassionate adoptive children are a joy to read with a good lesson to be taught without being preachy. "
— Trine, 2/26/2009" I absolutely LOVE Janette Oke "
— Melissa, 2/8/2009" This book is a continuation of the Canadian West seres. it is actully a really good book. Christine is on her way to make her self known in the big city. and Henry, now a canadian mounti. Meets a woman from his past. But she is to hurt to welcome him. "
— Meadow, 3/28/2008" This book is a continuation of the Canadian West seres. it is actully a really good book. Christine is on her way to make her self known in the big city. and Henry, now a canadian mounti. Meets a woman from his past. But she is to hurt to welcome him. "
— Meadow, 3/28/2008Janette Oke, recipient of the 1992 ECPA President’s Award for her significant contribution to the CBA industry and to Christian fiction, has also been awarded the coveted Gold Medallion Award for fiction. Oke and her husband live in Alberta, Canada.
Marguerite Gavin is a seasoned theater veteran, a five-time nominee for the prestigious Audie Award, and the winner of numerous AudioFile Earphones and Publishers Weekly awards. She has been an actor, director, and audiobook narrator for her entire professional career. With over four hundred titles to her credit, her narration spans nearly every genre, from nonfiction to mystery, science fiction, fantasy, romance, and children’s fiction. AudioFile magazine says, “Marguerite Gavin…has a sonorous voice, rich and full of emotion.”